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A UK man has set a record as the first to cross the Bering Strait in a land vehicle. Deciding to tackle the problem in a unique way, Steve Burgess decided that instead of attempting to cross the icebridge that forms across the water in winter, he'd wait for it to melt and float across. That...

General Motors’ sales in North America may have tanked but the carmaker’s performance in other regions, especially emerging markets such as Eastern Europe, South America, India and China, is booming. Of all the new markets, the one with the most potential is proving to be China...

Coming to the International Radio Show in Berlin, August 28, two new Blaupunkt navigation systems offer real-time video navigation and traffic sign recognition. The two units, called the TravelPilot 500 and 700, also feature interactive voice controls, Bluetooth and in the case of the 700, internet...

The current C216 Mercedes-Benz CL was first introduced at the end of 2006 and didn’t appear in most markets until early the next year, however, engineers are already hard at work testing prototypes for an updated version of the car. Given the lack of modifications to the exterior of this...

Earlier this year, Audi revealed pictures and statistics for its monstrous V10-powered RS6 Avant, and now the first details about the sedan variant have been revealed just months out from new car’s debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Just like the Avant wagon, the new RS6 Sedan is...

Due to popular demand, Rolls Royce has commissioned a new special edition Phantom saloon under its official ‘Bespoke Programme’ that has been designed specifically for United Arab Emirates customers. The limited edition model is called the ‘Peony’ and it features a two-tone...

The once financially stricken Smart brand is now struggling to keep up with demand for its iconic ForTwo minicar, with managers considering building a second plant and adding more models. German media is reporting that a second production facility in either the U.S. or Asia could be on the cards as...

The Tau V8, Hyundai's first completely in-house engineered and built V8 engine, has received positive preliminary opinions from those that have had the chance to test it, but already the company is looking at boring or stroking the Tau out to 5.0L from its current 4.6L to help boost low-end torque...

Though not popular in many areas of the U.S., road tolls are a common part of daily life in many Eastern cities and in cities around the globe. According to a new study by researchers at two California universities, the age-old question of whether tolls are more equitable than taxes has been...

Nokia has introduced a new version of its premium 8800 mobile phone constructed from carbon fiber, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel – materials that can make an auto enthusiast weak at the knees. Called the Nokia 8800 ‘Carbon Arte,’ the new handset features woven...

Mitsubishi has released the first images of its new Racing Lancer rally car, ahead of its motorsport debut in round six of the 2008 FIA Cross-Country Rally World Cup this October. The vehicle combines elements from both the new Lancer sedan and previous Pajero rally vehicles, and features a...

Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg is thought to be working on a new, high-performance four-door sedan to rival other super sedans like the upcoming Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide. While there’s been no official confirmation, a Koenigsegg manager in the Middle East has hinted...

The new king of General Motors' lineup, the Corvette ZR-1, has barely begun making the official press rounds but already insiders are talking about the next-generation version of the car, expected to be based on the as-yet unrevealed C7 Corvette. Definite information is at a premium, but...

The Trident Iceni biodiesel sports car first made waves a couple years ago with a set of numbers that left many people scratching their heads - a 200mph top speed, 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds, and fuel economy figures of up to 83mpg (2.82L/100km) on the highway. Development of the first prototypes has...

Small to midsize SUV's are becoming increasingly popular as people downgrade to more efficient vehicles, but for many, making the switch to a smaller vehicle can add to concerns over safety. The latest round of crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that...

In an effort to help salvage the residual values of its fleet of certified used cars, General Motors is adding new warranty coverage. Good for twelve months or 12,000mi (19,200km) from the time of purchase, the new warranty covers the used cars bumper-to-bumper. The costs of the program should be...

The downturn in the U.S. economy and automotive industry is taking its toll not just on the carmakers, but on their suppliers as well - or at least that appears to be the case, with news that Chrysler has sued Johnson Controls, a Fortune 80 company, for over $15 million in damages. Chrysler claims...

The special edition Volkswagen Passat CC Gold Coast was unveiled over the weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and is set to arrive in U.S. showrooms towards the end of the year. The car comes with a special grille and premium tri-coat paint finish with a mix of gold, brown and...

Tesla has confirmed that it’s working with several major carmakers to develop a new range of affordable all-electric vehicles that are set to go on sale early next decade, but execs have also revealed that Tesla is planning to expand its own lineup with a new sedan and possibly a SUV and...

Nissan's force-feedback ECO Pedal accelerator pedal, touted as a 'green' driving aid that pushes back against the driver's foot when accelerating too briskly, is actually a derivative of a new pedal system developed by Continental. Called the Accelerator Force Feedback Pedal, or AFFP, by its...